ARmy Rumour SErvice

**EScotia** · 17-03-2012, 10:08

Be careful when thinking of applying for benefits, they may impact on any AFCS/War Pension award or pension. Check thoroughly before you apply.

**artimes01** · 17-03-2012, 15:31

thanks guys

**roych** · 20-03-2012, 09:39

I have just had a phone call from the medical center and i am now to have a full Med Board after i have had my CT Scan.I'm not to sure what is going to happen with me now,i have got mixed emotions from uncertainty.

**EScotia** · 20-03-2012, 10:10

Originally Posted by roych

I have just had a phone call from the medical center and i am now to have a full Med Board after i have had my CT Scan.I'm not to sure what is going to happen with me now,i have got mixed emotions from uncertainty.

Chin up, what may happen may well happen. Hope for the best whilst planning for the worst. Make sure you thoroughly research all your options and speak to those with influence in your unit who may be able to help.

**artimes01** · 20-03-2012, 11:40

is there a dif between an Invaliding med discharge and a normal med discharge or are they the same thing ? im being Invaliding from the armed forces forgive me if this is a bone question,ive got so much paperwork here lol

**EScotia** · 20-03-2012, 14:37

Originally Posted by artimes01

is there a dif between an Invaliding med discharge and a normal med discharge or are they the same thing ? im being Invaliding from the armed forces forgive me if this is a bone question,ive got so much paperwork here lol

Page 7 of the invaliding brochure explains that:

Invaliding
The process where an individual is medically discharged from the Armed Forces because they do not
meet the high medical standards. Invaliding applies to individuals whether or not their ill health or injury is
attributable to their Armed Forces Service. Invaliding does not mean that the individual could not be
employed in many other forms of full or part-time civilian employment.

Medical Discharge
See Invaliding.

Therefore they have to mean the same thing.

**artimes01** · 23-03-2012, 11:16

Thanks mate,
ive been waiting ages now for my discharge date, so i contacted jpa today, to find out whats happening, and my discharge date is still 2019
they said unit hr deal with med discharge, but they say nothing sent yet from med board, however i have a copy of my med board that they said has been sent to Glasgow ages ago, any ideas ?

**elovabloke** · 23-03-2012, 12:06

Something else you all might like to look at if you are based in or go to London War veterans | Transport for London

**artimes01** · 23-03-2012, 18:54

some muppet today said it must be great being at home for the last 15 months on sick leave with full pay,
some people dont understand it that being in the army for the last 18 years and before that working since i was 16, just how much of a pain it is and that boredom is worse than anything, i for one hate this being paid or not its still crap how ever way i look at it,but then again most of the population are used to not working now adays lol

**The_Snail** · 23-03-2012, 19:28

Originally Posted by artimes01

some muppet today said it must be great being at home for the last 15 months on sick leave with full pay,
some people dont understand it that being in the army for the last 18 years and before that working since i was 16, just how much of a pain it is and that boredom is worse than anything, i for one hate this being paid or not its still crap how ever way i look at it,but then again most of the population are used to not working now adays lol

I'm with you on that one.

Little Miss, if you are looking, I've replied to your PM.

EScotia, I reckon we could set up our own business here - fuck the CTW!